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S159 GHW

1999 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,199 mi
Last recorded115,199 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 GHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 115,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 115,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 110,058 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 110,058 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 104,158 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 104,158 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008
Fail 26 Jan 2008 93,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 88,028 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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S159 GHW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 94,630 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S159 GHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S159 GHW registered?

S159 GHW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S159 GHW safe to buy?

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